October 21st - October 25th

Chapter 2 Age of Exploration

Lesson 2 "Explorers for Spain"

In this lesson, we will be learning how Spain joined the quest for a faster sea route to Asia and in their quest found a whole new world across the Atlantic Ocean.  Students will be learning about Columbus, Cortes, Magellan, Ponce de Leon, de Soto, & Coronado.  We will continue defining new vocabulary, adding explorers to our chart, and mapping out the travels of the explorers. 

 Ch 2 Lesson 1 Quiz will be returned on 10/21

Study Tips

**Study your vocabulary words

*Make Explorer Flash Cards

**Students do not have to memorize dates of exploration; just know the purpose/quest and what was gained 

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